A group of nursing students are reviewing information about general anesthesia
The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as a factor that would influence the selection of the general anesthesia for the client?
A) Age of the client
B) Length of surgical procedure
C) Preanesthetic drug prescribed
D) Postoperative care involved
Ans: B
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The choice of general anesthesia depends on factors that include the general physical condition of the client; the area, organ, or system being operated on; and the anticipated length of the surgical procedure. The selection of general anesthesia does not depend on the age of the client, the preanesthetic drug prescribed for the client, or the postoperative care involved.
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